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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,441.13 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,441.13 and 630.86 is: 947.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,441.13 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,441.13 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,441.13 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 909,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,140.91/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.17

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